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Kossmann Family History

Kossmann Surname Meaning

German: from an altered form of the personal name Kosmas. Compare Cossman and Kossman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kossmann family from?

You can see how Kossmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kossmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Kossmann families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kossmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kossmann families in 1880.
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What did your Kossmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kossmann. 72% of Kossmann men worked as a Butcher and 50% of Kossmann women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kossmann were Farmer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kossmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kossmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 510 immigration records available for the last name Kossmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kossmann. For the veterans among your Kossmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossmann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kossmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kossmann in 1954 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kossmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kossmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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